President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the outcomes of the 10th France–Nigeria Business Council Meeting held at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, describing it as a major shift from discussions to concrete implementation between both countries. He noted that with bilateral trade reaching $4.7 billion in 2025, and Nigeria remaining a top destination…
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU), has unveiled a new health programme aimed at improving the country’s capacity to detect, prevent, and respond to disease outbreaks. The initiative, called the EU Support to Public Health Institutes in Nigeria (EU SPIN), is a four-year €4.2…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has issued a public health advisory following reports of a Hantavirus cluster linked to international cruise ship travel involving multiple countries. According to the agency, there is currently no confirmed case of Hantavirus in Nigeria, and the overall risk to the public remains low. However, the…
Several prominent figures within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are reportedly planning to defect to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among those said to be at the centre of this potential political shift is the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Sources close to the former Anambra State…
The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to quit OPEC and OPEC+ to focus on “national interests”, dealing a heavy blow to the oil-exporting groups at a time when the US-Israel war on Iran has caused a historic energy shock and rattled the global economy. The move, which will take effect on Friday, reflects “the UAE’s…
Ghana has pulled out of talks on a multi-year US aid deal after Washington allegedly demanded access to citizens’ personal data, a source close to the west African nation’s government has told AFP. According to a source close to Ghana’s government, negotiations collapsed after Accra rejected the request. The source said the US team then…
The Peoples Democratic Party faction led by Abdulrahman Mohammed has unveiled its timetable and nomination fees for the 2027 general elections, setting the cost of its presidential expression of interest and nomination forms at a combined ₦51 million. The party also fixed ₦21 million for governorship aspirants, according to a schedule released by the National Organising Secretary, Umar Bature. Under…
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the state generated approximately ₦1.3 trillion in internally generated revenue (IGR) in 2024, attributing the milestone to sustained reforms in tax administration and digital innovation. Speaking at the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board in Lagos, the governor described the revenue figure as modest but impactful, noting that IGR now…
The Federal Government, state governments, and local government councils have shared a total of ₦2.036 trillion as revenue for March 2026. The allocation was approved at the April 2026 meeting of the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Abuja, according to a statement from the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation. The…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Saheed Ademola Elegushi, the Elegushi of Ikate-Elegushi Kingdom in Lagos State, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the monarch’s leadership and his contributions to community development. Tinubu highlighted Oba Elegushi’s ability to blend tradition with…
